Homebrew PCBs

<dl5012@...> wrote:

> I've settled on inket transparencies.

You're using inkjet transparencies in a laser printer, correct?  Did you determine that laser
transparencies wouldn't work as well?  If they don't work as well, is this because inkjet
transparancies have some kind of coating or finish that helps in the transfer of toner to the PCB?

What brand of transparencies are you using?  Do the inkjet transparencies show any sign of melting
or shrinking under the iron? 
 
> I remove the toner only from areas where I solder, leaving the 
> rest as a poor man's solder mask.

What do you use to remove the toner from only the solder areas?

> I like to make my holes small and like the toner to start closing
> them so the holes serve as pilot holes during drilling.

Good idea!
 
> I have had poor results using laser copies.

I assume you mean laser copies using _paper_ rather than transparencies?

Thanks!
Bill


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